Could this be a red flag?

[charlie and algernon]

so i've met this girl online and we've been IMing alot, we have a lot in common, and we live pretty close. So we've been trying to meet and every time we get a date set, she cancels within 24 hours of it. the first time she said she had to work for a measly half hour in middle of when we'd be meeting and she tells me the night before. This second time, we were supposed to meet tonight actually. but what do you know, she IMs me this morning claiming she's sick and calls it off. :wtf:

Is this just nothing, or is this a real red flag?

[Hugin]

1. I'd start backing away...

There's something there you're not to know.

[northzax]

2. twice? hmm...I gotta go with...

[AlCzervik]

3. sounds shady, i'd let it alone and let her make the next contact.

[charlie and algernon]

5. that's what i'm leaning towards

she has two strikes, one more and she's out.

[AlCzervik]

6. there you go.

Good luck and let us know what happens.

[charlie and algernon]

16. we just talked

she said she was sorry, so I asked her to pick the best day and she said to ask her again after easter. so idk.

[Kutjara]

4. Well, either she's a bit nervous about meeting...

...and needs a bit of help to get over her jitters, or her husband keeps unexpectedly planning things for them to do together.

Take your pick.

[charlie and algernon]

7. lol, yeah

[Parche]

8. IM

Try being across the country from them....................2500 miles

[kwassa]

9. the flag is turning red ....

I also go with the "3 strikes, you're out".

There are people in this world that just string others along, so as to have someone in their back pocket, so to speak, if their primary relationship doesn't work out.

[styersc]

10. Sounds like you could be headed for one of those

news shows pedophile sting operations. Make sure you comb your hair before the meet. You don't want to further embarass your family. Oh, and don't bring beer- it makes you look like an uneducated rube. If there was ever a time to pick up a six of Zima, its to meet your 13 year old love interest.

[Shell Beau]

11. Well she could just be freaking out or it could be a red flag!!

:shrug:

Not much help, eh?

[trof]

12. THIS is a red flag:

If you see one of these, BAIL.

[charlie and algernon]

13. lol, thanks

i'll be on the lookout!

[wildhorses]

14. red flag

go ahead and block her and quit wasting your time and energy on an illusive dream--sorry

[Q3JR4]

15. Um....

I think that this...

is a red flag.

Also, your story sounds a little strange too. I'd be cautious if I were you.